Burlington police are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a man dead, officials said.

Officers said they were called to the 1000 block of Tarleton Avenue at 5:31 p.m. Friday in reference to a man lying in a sunroom and suffering from gunshot wounds in his head and torso.

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When officers arrived to the scene they pronounced the man dead, officials said. They identified him as Colton Murray, 22, of Burlington.

Murray did not live at the residence. He was related to the homeowner and would visit occasionally, according to police.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is encouraged to contact the Burlington Police Department at 336-22-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at 336-229-7100 or text 8398 to 274637 for a text-a-tip method; both include possible cash rewards.